Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet honey bourbon sauce, roasted alongside a medley of seasoned root vegetables. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, divided olive oil, divided salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a roasting pan, toss 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup peeled and chopped parsnips, and 1 small wedged red onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly and roast for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, season 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup bourbon.
  5. Step 5: Remove roasting pan from oven, nestle seared chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables. Brush each thigh generously with half of the honey bourbon glaze.
  6. Step 6: Return pan to oven and roast for 20 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the dish before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (20 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep divided olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey Bourbon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables?

American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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